It proved a protracted, frustrating and ultimately meaningless indignity for U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann and his players to complete this miserable week.
Mexico won 1-0 on Sunday night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Andres Guardado’s penalty kick in the final minute of extra time. After a 1-0 loss to the United States which they showed toughness, physicality and grit, they tied 2013 runner-ups Panama 1-1.
“We’re in a good spot right now, going into Atlanta, we’re well prepared and our goal is as simple as that – to win this Gold Cup”. The 26-year-old has 26 goals in the last two and a half seasons in MLS and scored the game-winning goal to put Jamaica...
Agent Powell, the former Chicago Fire and Jamaica striker Damani Ralph, also commented on the situation, calling it “a sad time for the young and sad time for the national team”. Each country will be looking to take the necessary step to dethrone the United States as...
Bedoya was taken down, it appeared outside the box, but there was no call from Mexican referee Roberto Garcia Orozco. Those matter, and certainly played a role as the game opened up at sweltering Sporting Park. The USMNT, who finished atop Group A with a record of 2-0-1, has...
But the usa fought back during the second half, getting the equalizer in the 55th minute on a Michael Bradley one-touch goal that was set up by fellow midfielder Alejandro Bedoya. But make no mistake.